World Geography Questions (MCQs) for UPSC, State PCS & SSC Examinations


Q.  Which of the following is the largest of the seven member states of United Arab Emirates?

a. Dubaiu
b. Sharjah
c. Ras al-Khaimah
d. Abu Dhabi


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Situated to the south of Dubai, Abu Dhabi is the largest of the seven member states of the United Arab Emirates. It is also the federal capital of the United Arab Emirates
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